Best Ways to Travel from Portland, Maine to Boston, MA

Driving (Fastest)

1. Take I-295 S to I-95 S (Exit 10)
2. Continue on I-95 S for ~1 hr 33 min
3. Take Exit 16 for MA-1A/Nahant
4. Follow MA-1A to destination

Total: ~1 hr 45 min

Public Transit

1. Amtrak Downeaster: Portland, ME → Boston Back Bay. Cost: from $35. Time: 2 hr 10 min.
2. Bus 1: Boston Back Bay → Aquarium Station. Cost: $2.25. Time: 15 min.
3. Blue Line: Aquarium → State. Cost: $2.25. Time: 1 min.

Total: ~2 hr 26 min